A new digital platform, Rent A Service, is positioning itself as a solution to longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s gig and local service economy by connecting vetted service providers with consumers while offering users alternative income opportunities.

Launched to address gaps in accessibility and trust within the service market, the platform seeks to simplify how Nigerians find skilled professionals and how service providers reach clients without heavy startup or marketing costs.

According to the platform’s promoters, Nigeria’s service sector has long struggled with two major issues: consumers finding it difficult to identify reliable professionals, and skilled workers facing barriers such as limited visibility and high entry costs. Rent A Service says it addresses these problems by operating a centralised, membership-based marketplace where services are verified and treated as shared economic assets.

Unlike conventional classified listings or gig apps, Rent A Service adopts what it describes as a “community-wealth model.” The platform combines features of a service marketplace with financial incentives, allowing users to earn commissions through referrals while accessing professional services.

Under its monthly subscription model, service providers gain exposure to potential clients, while users are assured of engaging with vetted professionals. The subscription fee, the company says, is designed to be affordable for small businesses, startups and students seeking entry into the digital economy.

One of the platform’s core features is its referral commission structure, which rewards users for onboarding new members. Subscribers earn a percentage of referral subscription fees across multiple levels, creating what the company describes as a form of passive income tied to community growth.

Rent A Service also offers a VIP Membership Card that provides access to additional benefits. These include priority service matching, higher referral commissions, discounted rates on selected services globally, and invitations to networking and empowerment events. The platform further lists welfare-related support options for active members, including medical and financial assistance, subject to its terms.

Beyond matchmaking, the company says it provides value-added services such as skill verification for professionals, dispute resolution mechanisms, and digital marketing support to help local businesses establish an online presence.

Speaking on the initiative, Agare, the platform’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, said Rent A Service aims to create a more organised and profitable service ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa.

“Rent A Service is not just a marketplace; it is a movement to empower service providers and consumers alike through trust, structure and shared prosperity,” he said.

As competition intensifies within Nigeria’s gig economy, industry observers say platforms that combine service delivery with financial incentives and consumer protection may gain traction among users seeking reliability and additional income streams.